News for 'Jan Dhan'

Naxals in Jharkhand force elderly to convert black money

Naxals in Jharkhand force elderly to convert black money

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Security forces say Naxals have amassed nearly Rs 1,500 crore through extortion, kidnapping, looting and the narcotics trade.

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Jeevan Mrityu, Dosti, Maine Pyar Kiya: Rajshri's landmark movies

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Long before Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Rajshri made some beautiful movies.

Do you know which director Salman has worked with the most?

Do you know which director Salman has worked with the most?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

All the trivia about Salman and his directors.

India has the worst retirement system in the world

India has the worst retirement system in the world

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Denmark has been rated as the country with the best retirement system in the world.

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

India may be entering a Goldilocks period

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The attempt to build a negative narrative about India's economic performance is disingenuous.' 'For the investors as well as the targeted beneficiaries of welfare schemes, the ground reality is very different,' argues Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog.

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

EPFO eyes online PF withdrawal facility by March end

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

EPFO has verified or attested 64.67 lakh Aadhaar numbers.

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Jaitley began his speech by saying that today is the auspicious day of Basant Panjami and that "spring is the season of optimism".

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

I-T begins action under Benami Act; attaches 42 assets worth crores

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The I-T dept has issued 87 notices under section 24 of the said Act

India offers alternative process for signing Asean trade pact

India offers alternative process for signing Asean trade pact

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Each member will separately sign the agreement & it will become effective only after the last member signs the pact.

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian digs deeper into what Catalyst, an Indo-US project, brings to the payments ecosystem.

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

SC refuses interim order against Centre's Aadhaar notification

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The bench referred to the June 9 judgement passed by the apex court in which it had upheld the validity of an Income Tax Act provision making Aadhaar mandatory for allotment of PAN cards

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Brokers also want tax rebates, removal of additional tax on dividends, streamlining of GST...

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Gold imports hit 13-year low

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The customs duty from gold imports could be approximately Rs 8,000 crore, about less than half of what was collected a year ago.

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In a sensational claim, a suspended Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad officer has told a Solapur court that two of the absconding accused in 2008 Malegaon blasts case are in fact dead but falsely shown as "alive" by high ranking police officers.

Sonam Kapoor catches swine flu, is hospitalised in Rajkot

Sonam Kapoor catches swine flu, is hospitalised in Rajkot

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The Bollywood actress and her personal trainer have been infected with the H1N1 virus, reports Haresh Pandya from Rajkot.

Highlights of the Economic Survey

Highlights of the Economic Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

8-10% GDP growth estimated in coming year.

Box Office: Wazir is average

Box Office: Wazir is average

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A look at the week's hits and misses.

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Gift your brother/sister something smart, useful and trendy, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

AAP victory: Will Modi go for bigger populist schemes?

AAP victory: Will Modi go for bigger populist schemes?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Modi had campaigned with promises of jobs, infrastructure and development.

New players eye Indian insurance sector

New players eye Indian insurance sector

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Last year, FDI cap in insurance was hiked to 49%

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

For PayTM CEO, the ATM crisis is boom time

For PayTM CEO, the ATM crisis is boom time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Sleep has been a casualty for Vijay Shekhar Sharma, whose wallet company Paytm has a user base of close to 150 million and is working 20 hours a day.

Modi's 3 big initiatives were actually started by UPA!

Modi's 3 big initiatives were actually started by UPA!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Three recent initiatives kicked off with renewed vigour to improve governance were actually started, perhaps in a different format by the UPA government.

Fireworks erupt ahead of Monday's anti-demonetisation 'protests'

Fireworks erupt ahead of Monday's anti-demonetisation 'protests'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

A day ahead of the nationwide protests planned by the opposition against demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the move and warned unscrupulous people using the Jan Dhan accounts of the poor to launder their black money of strict action.

Coming Next? No income tax, only BTT

Coming Next? No income tax, only BTT

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

ArthaKranti wants the government to abolish income tax and 56 other taxes and replace it by a banking transaction tax.

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

We are replacing red tape with red carpet: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Hard selling India as an investment destination at the WEF, Modi said the government is following the principle of reform, perform and transform.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Six areas of reforms to expect from Modi's banking retreat

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The meeting will be attended by all heads and EDs of public sector banks

Modi is at a crucial juncture

Modi is at a crucial juncture

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'There is economic danger: Not inflation, but a slowdown that feeds an employment crisis,' says T N Ninan.

Caution: Road blocks ahead for Modi Sarkar

Caution: Road blocks ahead for Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

After the Bihar setback, these are the issues the PM must address to maintain the people's faith in him.

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

According to a nation-wide survey on financial behaviour, India has the highest account dormancy rate even more than countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Anil Kapoor gets ready for 24, Season 2

Anil Kapoor gets ready for 24, Season 2

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

US varsity returns $3 million grant; claims donors were 'Hindu right-wingers'

US varsity returns $3 million grant; claims donors were 'Hindu right-wingers'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

A top US university is "walking away" from the $3 million grants it received to establish endowed chairs in India studies after alleged that the donors had "extreme right-wing notions".

No 'one size fits all' solution for social development: India

No 'one size fits all' solution for social development: India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Social integration with inclusion is is most necessary.

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Opinion: Why Modi deserves another chance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Genuine mistakes can and must be forgiven,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

PMO to review cash transfer for gas subsidy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Govt expects to save Rs 10,000 crore through this move.

Sonam: I don't have reputation of having boyfriends. I am conservative

Sonam: I don't have reputation of having boyfriends. I am conservative

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

'I don't compete with anyone but myself.' Sonam Kapoor speaks her mind.

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

Modi invites Apple CEO to set up manufacturing base in India

Modi invites Apple CEO to set up manufacturing base in India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Foxconn, which is Apple's largest manufactures, has decided to set up a manufacturing base in India